Loasa placei
NameLoasa placei
Scientific NameLoasa placei
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Peru, this species is typically found in Andean regions, often thriving in rocky or disturbed areas.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses for *Loasa placei* are not widely documented. However, other species within the *Loasa* genus are known for their stinging hairs, which can cause significant skin irritation and have occasionally been used externally as counter-irritants in some traditional practices, though specific internal uses are generally avoided.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDirect contact with the plant can cause severe skin irritation, redness, and pain due to its stinging hairs. Internal consumption is not recommended.
Cultivation NotesMembers of the *Loasa* genus are sometimes cultivated as ornamentals for their unique and showy flowers. They generally prefer well-drained soil and sunny to partially shaded conditions, and can be propagated from seed.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An herbaceous plant characterized by striking yellow flowers, each featuring a complex central structure with white and red filaments. Its stems and leaves are notably covered in stinging hairs, a common trait within the Loasa genus.
